MONDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2025, 05:12
A huge New Glenn rocket successfully took off to place two spacecraft in orbit for a later boost to the red planet
Blue Origin successfully launched its huge New Glenn rocket on Thursday with a pair of Nasa spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos’s company and Nasa are counting on to ferry people and supplies to the moon.
The 321ft (98-meter)...
Global finance has entered a new phase of digital transition. Following Ripple’s acquisition of crypto wallet firm Palisade, the banking sector is clearly leaning deeper into blockchain. Palisade’s wallet-as-a-service system will enhance Ripple’s institutional payments network through multi-chain compatibility, advanced MPC security, and high-frequency transaction processing. It is a...
Research among women finds those who eat more UPFs have greater risk of early onset of polyp that can lead to cancer
Women under 50 who have a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) stand a greater risk of having abnormal growths in their bowel that can lead to cancer, research suggests.
Ultra-processed foods are typically defined as industrially produced products that are often...
Study estimates 53,000 females have died on South Georgia since 2023, with ‘dramatic impact’ on future of the species
Bird flu has wiped out half of South Georgia’s breeding elephant seals, according to a study that warns of “serious implications” for the future of the species.
The remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean is home to the world’s largest southern elephant seal population....
For the second time in four months, Spotify is hiking prices in South Africa – this time, though, there’s more value on offer.
The world is preparing for the new year; new opportunities and fresh ideas are being welcomed. Investors are looking for the best coins to invest in once again. As the next market upside is around the corner, renewed optimism in altcoins is seen in many crypto segments. Innovative projects with real-world utility and community support […]
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) commends the Minister of Finance’s unequivocal identification of the illicit alcohol trade as a critical threat to South Africa’s economy in his mid-term budget speech. “South Africa faces a problem of illicit trade that threatens our economy, endangers consumers, and robs the fiscus of billions in revenue,” the […]
The inaugural edition of the Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025, powered by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, and supported by Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, VISA, and Telcoin, successfully brought togethermore than 300 high-level leaders from across Africa and beyond to explore how stablecoins can […]
The rand and South African shares and bonds extended their rally on Thursday as investors cheered signs of fiscal discipline.
Cell C is heading to the public market with a proposed JSE listing that pegs the offer price between R29.50 and R35.50/share.
Vodacom has unveiled its new Black Friday deals, aimed at delivering extra value to customers, with up to 70% off many deals this Black November. The deals are aimed at making affordability accessible, with massive discounts across a wide range of products and services, accessories and so much more. “Our research shows that customers are […]
Google has committed R688-million to support South Africa’s under-pressure media industry.
Craving an art fix but don’t know where to start? These new art influencers can help newbies and players navigate openings, events and listings.
The ZAR Supercoin stablecoin is “purpose-built” for South Africa and is backed by the same company that owns Betway.
Super Money SA (Pty) Ltd today announced the launch of ZAR Supercoin, a new stablecoin purpose-built for South Africa and the wider African market. ZAR Supercoin combines the speed and accessibility of blockchain technology with the trust and oversight of regulated finance. Licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and fully backed by rand […]
The Forex sector is one of the most dynamic marketplaces in existence. It also boasts an incredible volume; daily turnovers are currently estimated to exceed $9.6 trillion. While these figures may indeed seem daunting, we need to remember that the lion’s share of this revenue comes in the form of institutional trades. The good news […]
Like most of the crypto market, PEPE experienced major losses in the past few weeks. Holders were selling their tokens left and right, pushing the token’s value down by over 30% in just a week. However, the storm has passed, and Pepe is slowly regaining its momentum. The latest Pepe price prediction points to positive […]
The Bitcoin ETF boom has pulled more than $300 million in new inflows this month, reigniting investor interest across the crypto market. As liquidity returns, traders are scanning for the best crypto to buy in November, balancing established plays like Litecoin with high-upside presales such as Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), Maxi Doge ($MAXI), and Best Wallet […]
The new digital visa platform aims to position South Africa as a top global film production destination.
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
Sales of expensive battery-powered cars like the Ford F-150 Lightning have stalled, forcing automakers to slow production and offer more affordable vehicles.